María Esther Zuno
María Esther Zuno | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Mexico | |
| In office 1 December 1970 – 30 November 1976 | |
| President | Luis Echeverría |
| Preceded by | Guadalupe Borja |
| Succeeded by | Carmen Romano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | María Esther Zuno Arce 8 December 1924 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | 4 December 1999 (aged 74) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 8 |
María Esther Zuno Arce (8 December 1924 – 4 December 1999) was the wife of Mexican President Luis Echeverría and the first lady of Mexico from 1970 to 1976. She refused to adopt the standard title of primera dama (first lady), preferring to be called compañera (meaning partner, companion, or comrade). She was known for her efforts to support women's rights and social welfare in Mexico.